Protecting K9 Heroes is pleased to announce that K9 Draco of the Leesburg Police Department has been granted a K9 Trauma Kit and a Narcan kit.
These gifts of protection were made possible by donations to Protecting K9 Heroes.
Draco is a 2- year-old German Shepherd and is assigned to Investigator Jamie Chatman. Draco is certified in Patrol and Narcotics.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, blocks the effects of opioids and reverses overdoses within 2-5 minutes. Each kit includes one 4 Mg device as well as an NarCase – Tac Life Systems LLC Narcan Holster. The K9 must still be seen by a veterinarian.
Unfortunately, there exist a risk of losing K9s to the drug epidemic during searches and the goal is to have their handlers properly equipped in the case of emergencies. Handlers are instructed to receive training from their local veterinarians on the proper use of this product.
Protecting K9 Heroes NFP Ltd is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is operated on a volunteer basis only. We can protect K9s through donations and support from the community.
Their mission is to reduce the amount of K9 related deaths throughout the United States by supplying as many of them with the protection they need. They offer ballistic vests, K9 First Aid Kits, and Narcan Kits.
If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation or helping to protect a K9, you may donate through their official website at www.protectingk9heroes.com or checks can be mailed to: Protecting K9 Heroes P.O. Box 422 Glenwood, IL 60425. We can be reached at 708-480-2292. You can also follow Protecting K9 Heroes on Facebook